DELHI'S CONSUMER BASE SOARED OVER 10 PER CENT IN LAST THREE YEARS: GOVT DATA

Delhi being the national capital and hub of commercial activities in the Northern Region has a very high demand for power.

The prosperity of its population generates a diversified demand for electricity covering every facet of life. The domestic power tariff in Delhi is the lowest among all the metros in the country.

The growth in power consumption can also be attributed to the large-scale regularisation of unauthorised colonies leading to both horizontal and vertical load growth. Better road transport, telecommunication, regular power supply and economic policies have attracted industrial activities and services, thereby raising the demand for power.

The priority in the energy sector in Delhi is mainly to maintain an uninterrupted power supply and to take care of the Increasing power demand. Electricity prices have not been increased in Delhi since 2015. At present, there are about 47.70 lakh approx (more than 86.71% of the total domestic electricity consumers) households in Delhi who are getting electricity subsidies as compared to 2015.

Delhi has already achieved 100% electrification Delhi, being an urban place with high load density, has seen the electricity consumption increasing from 25593 MUS in 2011-12 to 31116 MUS in 2021-22. Delhi has its unique load pattern and peak load problem due to the predominant share of domestic consumption and extreme weather conditions. The power sector of Delhi is different compared to other states, while other states have a power deficit, Delhi has tied up surplus power in order to cater to the increasing demand and peak load.